Our mission is to ensure that our students learn to DRIVE TO SURVIVE.
Welcome to northwest driving school, inc.! We are a state licensed program with a progressive curriculum approved by the State of Washington Department of Licensing. Our driving school has been serving the communities of Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Port Angeles, Sequim, and Forks since 1991. We are a locally owned and operated private driving school, committed to teaching our students the skills necessary to become safe and responsible drivers.
Our teachers have completed a rigorous certification process and are fully licensed by the Washington State Department of Licensing. They are experienced in adapting to the learning styles of students and use a variety of techniques such as cooperative learning, direct instruction, visual aides, discussions, and hands-on experiences. Our instructors are dedicated to making the learning experience meaningful to the lives of their students. We are not strangers to working with young people and adults in the educational and teaching fields. Our initiative for starting this driving school came from the belief that mastery of skills in safe driving would save thousands of teen and adult lives each year. That's why we are dedicated to teaching our students to DRIVE TO SURVIVE.
Services Offered
We offer a range of services to help our students become safe and responsible drivers. Our services include:
- Teen Drivers Education: We offer classes and locations for teen drivers education. Our curriculum is approved by the State of Washington Department of Licensing, and our instructors are experienced in teaching teenagers the necessary skills to become safe and responsible drivers.
- Adult Drivers Education: We also offer classes and locations for adult drivers education. Our curriculum is tailored to the needs of adult learners, and our instructors are experienced in teaching adults the necessary skills to become safe and responsible drivers.
- State Testing: We offer state testing required before applying for a driver's license. Our testing is conducted by certified instructors and meets the requirements of the State of Washington Department of Licensing.
- Pre-Apply for Permit Forms: We offer pre-apply for permit forms to help our students get a head start on the licensing process.
- Tips for Parents: We offer tips for parents to help them support their teenagers during the licensing process.
- Teen Driver Laws: We offer information on teen driver laws to help our students understand the rules of the road.
- Discounts: We offer discounts to help our students save money on our services.
We are committed to providing our students with the best possible learning experience. We are constantly updating our curriculum and teaching methods to meet the needs of our students. Thank you for considering northwest driving school, inc. for your driving education needs.
Positive Experiences
Many reviewers have praised Northwest Driving School for their excellent instructors, friendly and professional service, and value for money. Several reviewers have highlighted the school's reliability, flexibility, and willingness to accommodate their schedules and needs. For example, one reviewer was able to schedule an appointment within a week, and another reviewer appreciated the school's prompt communication and scheduling.
Negative Experiences
On the other hand, several reviewers have shared negative experiences with the school. Some have criticized the instructors' communication skills, with one reviewer describing an instructor as "rude and demeaning" and another reviewer mentioning that the school failed to communicate details about zoom classes. Several reviewers have also reported issues with the school's testing process, including feeling nitpicked and being told they needed to retake the test multiple times.
Some reviewers have also shared concerns about the school's professionalism and empathy towards students. One reviewer's son was hospitalized and nearly died, but the school still expected him to retake the course and charged him again. Another reviewer mentioned that the school's instructors are "paranoid" and "selfish" and that one instructor took control of the car during a driving test.
Conflicting Reviews
There are also several reviews that seem to be in conflict with each other. For example, one reviewer praised the school's instructors and service, while another reviewer had a negative experience with the same school. Similarly, some reviewers have praised the school's communication and scheduling, while others have reported issues with these areas.
